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Namco Bandai decides to embrace free-to-play after all
Although Namco Bandai didn't seem to have much faith in free-to-play a year ago, the company appears to have changed its mind, with 2013 marking high-profile free-to-play releases for the publisher.
April 12, 2013
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Stay alert, online game companies: These hackers have been keeping busy
As digital distribution continues to proliferate, and as terms as "always online" become increasingly common, online game companies face a growing risk of cyber attacks.
April 12, 2013
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On video games and cultural relevancy...
"We are in the midst of the most important and influential movement in video games in a decade, if not ever." - Adam Saltsman, developer behind Canabalt and Hundreds.
April 12, 2013
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Apple's latest crackdown focuses on game discovery services - report
According to media reports, Apple is planning to soon crack down on services that promote apps and games from other developers, following the removal of app discovery service AppGratis from the App Store.
April 10, 2013
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Android-based game console GameStick delayed until June
In the race to launch an Android OS-based home video game console, it looked like the GameStick had the advantage of releasing ahead of the Ouya. However, it would appear that this is no longer the case.
April 8, 2013
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Blizzard acquires IGN's eSports team
IGN Pro League was game enthusiast publication IGN's group dedicated to coverage of competitive game playing. Blizzard will use its team, assets and tech to increase its own eSports presence online.
April 8, 2013
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Time to speak more openly about game development
Perhaps it's time to knock down some of the walls of secrecy, and share knowledge on a more regular basis for the betterment of the art and craft of video game development. BioWare designer Manveer Heir offers his take.
April 8, 2013
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Zynga's plan to keep its remaining executives on board: Splash the cash
Social games company Zynga is still shedding top executives, but it has a new plan to retain its top staff: The company has boosted its top executive salaries in a bid to keep its top signings on board.
April 5, 2013
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Gender, cloning and heartfelt goodbyes from the GDC 2013 showfloor
Here's our last One Life Left vs. Gamasutra episode of GDC 2013, recorded on the show floor at lunchtime on Friday with a tremendous stream of guests, gently interrogated.
April 5, 2013
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Sony merges video game operations in Japan and Asia
Sony merged its Japanese and Asian video game divisions this week, with a refreshed management lineup overseeing new planning and support units.
April 2, 2013
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Ask Gamasutra: What GDC 2013 meant to us
Ask Gamasutra is a regular column that takes issues from within the video game industry, and poses them as a question to the editorial staff. For this edition: what last week's GDC meant to the Gamasutra staff.
April 2, 2013
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GDC Europe 2013's call for talks now open until April 22
The call for submissions to present talks at this August's Gamescom co-located 2013 Game Developers Conference Europe is now open through Monday, April 22.
April 2, 2013